A dec|W&H Introduce No-Risk Handpiece Trial
A‑dec announced the launch of an easy way for dentists to try A‑dec|W&H handpieces in their practice—with no commitment: A‑dec|W&H Hands On, Hassle Free Handpiece … more
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Advertising Tooth Paste Pot Lids
Dr. Bruce Pynn and Bob Houghton were invited to speak at an international meeting, Anglo American Dental Conference: Social and Medical Influences on Dentistry, on … more
Dentsply Sirona Picks COX RapidHeat Sterilizer for CEREC Omnicam
The COX RapidHeat Sterilizer has been validated by Dentsply Sirona as the preferred technology to sterilize the mirror sleeve of Dentsply Sirona’s CEREC Omnicam digital … more
A Stepwise Approach: Restoring a Failed Maxillary Anterior Tooth
Introduction This case report will discuss a staged approach for the delivery of implant therapy in the upper anterior jaw. A crown-down surgical approach was … more
“Superfood”: A Connection with Periodontal Health?
“Superfood” – a term we are increasingly exposed to in our daily life. From food packaging, trendy beverage vendors and cafes, books promising a way … more
Sinus Lift: An Update
The sinus lift is a recognized method for augmentation if the bone volume for implantation at first seems inadequate in posterior aspect of the maxilla. … more
The Father of Aesthetic Dentistry, Dr. Irwin Smigel, Passed Away Monday
Dr. Irwin Smigel, a pioneer of aesthetic dentistry who brightened the smiles of celebrities like Elizabeth Taylor, Tony Bennett, Jimmy Fallon and Bruce Willis, died on … more
Case Report: The Titanium Smile
Achieving ideal esthetics in addition to restoring the patient’s function is every clinician’s goal. Successful outcomes in restorative dentistry are well documented in publications and … more
The (Best Available) Evidence-Based Dentistry – “Go ahead, make my day and don’t floss!”
Well, it’s more accurate to say that an investigative journalist from Associated Press (AP) looked at the evidence about the effectiveness of flossing, and came … more
33rd Annual AACD Scientific Session Features the Industry’s Top Educators
The 33rd Annual AACD Scientific Session will take place April 18-21, 2017, at the Venetian Resort Hotel & Casino and will feature a winning approach … more
Dental Savings Club Makes 28th Annual List of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies
Canadian Business and PROFIT ranked Dental Savings Club No.274 on the 28th annual PROFIT 500, the definitive ranking of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies. “Companies become a … more
Join Hu-Friedy in Honouring Dental Hygienists and ‘Show Us Your Purple’
Hu-Friedy, a global leader in the manufacturing of dental instruments and products, will honor dental hygienists across the country by wearing purple (the official color … more
Dentsply Sirona’s Heliodent Plus Reaches 40,000 Shipment Milestone
Dentsply Sirona Imaging reached a special milestone in September: The 40,000th X-ray tube assembly of the current Heliodent Plus model was shipped. The flexible, intuitively … more
Ontario at Odds Over Fluoridation of Water in Municipalities
The provincial government may want to prevent municipalities from removing fluoride from their water supplies — but that doesn’t mean much for fluoride-free Windsor. Last week, the Ontario … more
Dr. Les Kalman Awarded Community Service Award
Dr. Les Kalman has made a significant contribution to Schulich Medicine & Dentistry and serves as a strong role model for all Schulich Dentistry students. … more
Stem Cells From Jaw Can Create and Repair Cartilage
Columbia College of Dental Medicine researchers have identified stem cells that can make new cartilage and repair damaged joints. The cells reside within the temporomandibular … more
Sunstar Pledges $250,000 to AAP for Innovative Periodontitis Research
Sunstar Americas recently announced that it has pledged $250,000 to the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) for a series of research grants to be awarded … more
Inliant: Visual | Real-time | Accurate
Inliant Clinical provides surgeons with visual, real-time, and accurate guidance over patient CT images during implant surgery – helping surgeons drill free hand to a … more
Dental Hygienists Promote Oral Health for Older Adults
On October 1, Canadians celebrated the older adults whose mentoring, leadership, and volunteerism have shaped the nation. National Seniors Day was also an occasion for … more